Quick Hits

Having grown up in the Washington, D.C., metro area, Caleb Williams is excited about returning to the DMV this weekend to face his hometown team, the Commanders.

After tying for the NFL lead with 22 interceptions last year, the Bears are generating takeaways at an even higher rate this season.

Although the Bears are nearly 4,000 miles from home, they've been mostly able to stick with their regular game-week routine as they prepare to play the Jaguars Sunday in London.

Not pleased with his performance a week earlier against the Colts, Bears punter Tory Taylor rebounded in a huge way Sunday versus the Rams.

Jack Sanborn was only on the field for 18% and 20% of the Bears' defensive plays in their last two games. But that didn't prevent the third-year linebacker from making an impact against both the Texans and Colts.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing the last two games with a heel injury.

Early in his second season with the Bears, defensive tackle Andrew Billings has excelled against both the run and pass—something he showed last Sunday night when he generated a key takeaway against the Texans.

Bears receiver Tyler Scott feels ready to step in and perform on the field if and when he's called upon, telling reporters Wednesday: "I'm excited for this week."

There are multiple reasons why coach Matt Eberflus is confident that the Bears will get off to a much stronger start this season than they did last year.

What transpires on the field is all that matters to cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who knows that the Bears being better on paper won't mean a thing if he and his teammates don't work hard to improve.

It doesn't matter where general manager Ryan Poles goes—even a youth baseball tournament in upstate New York—he's often approached by fired up Bears fans.

Keenan Allen stood out during Tuesday's veteran minicamp practice at Halas Hall, with players and coaches describing the receiver's skillset as "fantastic" and "crafty."

Bears first-year defensive coordinator Eric Washington is happy to reunite with receiver DJ Moore after they spent two years together with the Carolina Panthers.

New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron couldn't be more impressed with rookie first-round receiver Rome Odunze as a player or a person.

Coach Matt Eberflus spoke with the media Friday ahead of rookie minicamp practice and discussed the friendship between Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, his excitement to see the 2024 draft class on the field and former cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman's message to the rookies.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus is excited to begin installing a new offense and building team chemistry when the offseason program kicks off April 15 at Halas Hall.

A discussion with former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll helped convince Bears coach Matt Eberflus to hire Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator.

There's little resemblance between the Bears team that lost to the Packers 38-20 in Week 1 and the one that will travel to Green Bay for Sunday's season finale.

Quarterback Justin Fields on Wednesday laid out the Bears offense's objectives for their last two regular-season contests, beginning Sunday against the Falcons at Soldier Field.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised tight end Marcedes Lewis for his contributions on and off the field after the 39-year-old became the oldest player in Bears history to score a touchdown.

Despite generating a league-high 14 takeaways in their last four games and 15 sacks in their last five contests, the Bears are far from satisfied.

After winning the coin flip, the Bears have chosen to receive the opening kickoff rather than defer until the second half an NFL-high four times this year—and they're 3-1 in those games.

The entire Bears offense was responsible for turning a free play into a pivotal touchdown against the Lions, but the play wouldn't have happened without center Lucas Patrick's perfectly-timed snap.

After generating eight takeaways in their last two games, the Bears hope to continue that trend Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus' message to his players Monday at Halas Hall was the same as it was before they dispersed for the bye week, telling reporters: "It's about finishing."

No Bears player epitomizes the "Next-Man-Up" mentality better than Jack Sanborn, who has excelled after replacing a Pro Bowl middle linebacker for the second straight season.

Coach Matt Eberflus was thrilled that the Bears acquired defensive end Montez Sweat from the Commanders hours before the NFL trade deadline, lauding the fifth-year pro's skills against the pass and run.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields' status for Sunday's home game against the Raiders remains the same, but his long-term prognosis is still being evaluated.

The Bears will spend the next few days assessing whether nickel back Kyler Gordon can return to action Sunday when they host the Vikings after missing four games with a broken hand.

The Bears on Monday designated CB Kyler Gordon and OL Doug Kramer to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day window for them to return to the active roster.

Tight end Robert Tonyan believes the keys to the Bears offense moving forward are building on its performance against the Broncos and continuing to play with speed and confidence.

With Thursday night's game against the Commanders rapidly approaching, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and the Bears don't have any time to dwell on Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Bears second-year pro Ja'Tyre Carter appreciates the opportunity he's received to make his first two NFL starts the past two weeks at right guard.

Week 1 came with an extra sense of gratitude for Darnell Mooney as the veteran receiver played in his first regular-season game following his season-ending injury last November.

On their first official injury report of the season, the Bears on Wednesday revealed that safeties Jaquan Brisker and Eddie Jackson and defensive end DeMarcus Walker were limited in practice.

After missing the entire preseason with an undisclosed injury, Jaquan Brisker is trending in the right direction to play in Sunday's season opener against the Packers.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced Thursday that quarterback Justin Fields, receiver DJ Moore, middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and safety Eddie Jackson have been voted season-long captains.

More will be known when the official injury report is released next Wednesday, but the Bears appear to be relatively healthy heading into their season opener against the Packers.

Coach Matt Eberflus revealed Wednesday that quarterback Justin Fields will be among the Bears starters who play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans

As he's been doing throughout training camp, Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings spent quality time in the offensive backfield during Sunday's Family Fest practice at Soldier Field.

While the Bears defense brought the intensity to practice Wednesday, coach Matt Eberflus thought the offense responded well throughout situational drills during Friday's workout.

Veteran middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a 6-5, 250-pounder with a huge wingspan, is making a sizeable difference as the anchor of the Bears defense. 

The Bears offense continued to perform at a high level in Saturday's training camp practice, highlighted by a two-minute drill that was capped by a Justin Fields TD pass.

The work that Justin Fields and several of his receivers did together in Florida earlier this month paid dividends Wednesday in the Bears' first training camp practice.

Second-round pick Tyrique Stevenson, the only player that Ryan Poles has traded up to select in two drafts as Bears GM, is demonstrating in practice why he was such a coveted prospect.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus told reporters that he expects receiver Darnell Mooney to be ready to return from last year's season-ending ankle injury for the start of training camp.

After learning new offenses in each of his first two NFL offseasons, Bears quarterback Justin Fields is happy to return for a second year in coordinator Luke Getsy's system.

Bears rookie linebacker Noah Sewell, a fifth-round draft pick from Oregon, is excited to play an iconic position for a storied franchise.

Darnell Wright was selected by the Bears with the 10th pick in the first round of the draft. But he sees himself as just another prospect trying to make a positive first impression at the team's rookie minicamp.

The Bears are counting on the established players they've acquired this offseason via trade and free agency to provide not only roster upgrades but veteran leadership.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles discussed stability in the secondary, Justin Fields' development and finding players to fit the defense at the NFL Combine.

Ryan Poles is proud of the culture he and coach Matt Eberflus helped establish this past season even in the face of adversity, telling reporters Tuesday: "I was blown away by our guys' ability to stick together."

Rookie Velus Jones Jr. became the first Bears player with a rush, reception and kickoff return all of at least 25 yards Sunday since Walter Payton, also in the final game of his rookie year in 1975.

The promise the Bears showed on offense this season and their bright future with quarterback Justin Fields made receiver Equanimeous St. Brown want to return to the team in 2023.

Bears quarterback Justin Fields once again displayed his game-breaking ability early in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Lions, rushing for 105 of his team-high 132 yards in the first quarter.

Just 10 days after suffering a scary neck injury against the Eagles at Soldier Field, right guard Teven Jenkins was back at practice with no limitations.

Receiver Velus Jones Jr. delivered his best performance of what's been a challenging rookie season in Saturday's loss to the Bills, generating two kickoff returns and one reception all of more than 40 yards.

It certainly looked bad when Bears guard Teven Jenkins was immobilized and taken off the field on a stretcher Sunday, but it appears that he avoided a serious injury.

Bears running back Khalil Herbert is expected to return to practice and be activated off injured reserve this week in advance of Saturday's home game against the Bills.

The Bears have struggled producing takeaways, but that wasn't the case Sunday against the NFL's stingiest offense when the defense took the ball away three times.